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Checklist for pivoting to a virtual event
March 17, 2020

Checklist: Pivoting to a Virtual Fundraising Event

Things not going quite as planned? Here’s how to pivot to an online virtual fundraising event while ensuring that no dollars are lost.

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online fundraising
February 5, 2020

Online fundraising vs. offline fundraising

The modern world offers people a number of ways to raise funds for various causes. While online advertising appears to be omnipresent, offline advertising is still effective. Balancing online fundraising and offline fundraising will largely depend on your target market and demographic.

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sponsors
January 14, 2020

How to create win-win situations for event sponsors

As we welcome the new decade, we also welcome a new set of standards for impressing and building relationships with sponsors. The future of fundraising remains dependent on unifying sponsors with nonprofits to create a consistent event both center stage and behind the scenes.  

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January 10, 2020

FAQ: Year-Round Giving

In December, we hosted a webinar, Year-Round Giving. Due to so many questions, and so…

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fundraising software
January 6, 2020

Charity auction fundraising software

Silent and mobile auction software lets you reimagine fundraising in the modern world — and for the modern donor, one who’s tech-savvy and open to smartphone-based philanthropy such as online bidding for a good cause. See how charity auction software fits into your fundraising strategy with this guide.

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December 20, 2019

Improving zoo fundraising with software

Supporting zoos is a challenge because of the high levels needed to keep animals happy and safe. Fundraising is a pivotal point in keeping zoos functioning and properly supporting the staff who make the wild experience worth it. Here’s what your zoo fundraising software should support:

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peer-to-peer
December 19, 2019

Peer-to-Peer Fundraising

What is this form of social campaigning, who uses it and which causes does it work best for? Let’s break down the details of peer-to-peer fundraising for your nonprofit to embrace, creating a new, engaging fundraising strategy that nurtures online donations for pivotal initiatives — all while growing your following. 

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December 12, 2019

What you should know about school fundraising software

Fundraising supports co-curricular activities such as sports. the arts, or classroom necessities. With creative activities, comes the need for software with flexible capabilities. From walk-a-thons and peer-to-peer fundraising to charity galas or auctions, your school fundraising software should be able to handle it.

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charity golf tournament
December 5, 2019

Charity golf tournament key software features

Charity golf tournaments can bring in challenges but the fundraising technology powering one should be easy to use. When selecting a software, look for a simple solution so donors can pick up some clubs and focus on what truly matters – the mission and organization everyone is passionate about. 

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December 3, 2019

7 Fundraising Myths

I’m sure you’ve heard countless dos and don’ts of fundraising, and perhaps some of those align your organization’s practices. Additionally, most organizations have a decent handle on what their donors care about. And then there are myths. Here are a few of the most common fundraising myths, debunked.  

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donors
November 19, 2019

Your questions, answered by our research on donor expectations

We wanted to know: where is the donor divide? Where are expectations misaligned between event planners and donors when it comes to fundraising events?
We conducted a research study and hosted a webinar to break down the facts. #GiveSmartPowerUP

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giving
November 19, 2019

Tis the season of giving

As the year wraps up, you may be considering a Giving Tuesday or an end of the year push for donations. About 30% of all annual donations are made in the month of December, so why wouldn’t you want to get in on all that excitement?  

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What our clients say

We needed a platform to make sales online and to track and display ads for our sponsors. GiveSmart was perfect. We ended up making close to $15,000 more than we had hoped for. Definite better ROI than we anticipated. The interface is easy to use and provides plenty of options to get help if needed.

Michelle M.

The Rotary Club of South Whidbey Island

Using GS has created ease in auction bookkeeping, payments, and generating post-event thank you/tax letters. While we were online during COVID, our interactions with our GiveSmart via phone, email, and zoom were seamless. A representative always got back to us within the day. I would recommend GiveSmart to anyone doing a large online event.

Julie G.

MicroFinancing Partners in Africa

GiveSmart is highly flexible - you can use it for [a] simple registration and check-in, to full-scale galas with complex order forms, onsite upsells, live auctions, seating management, and more.

Jamie F.

Hope Chest for Breast Cancer

GiveSmart is easy to use and ideal for virtual events and can be used for in-person events to manage the silent auction, seating charts, and check-in to the event. Being able to use the platform for unlimited events within the contract year is very useful and being able to add other users and volunteers for different levels of access is helpful as well.

Dawn L.

Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County